Idiom idiom
in the way
Meaning
blocking a path or space so that people or things cannot move easily.
Examples
“Please move your bag, it is in the way.”
“I tried to walk through the hallway, but the boxes were in the way.”
“The heavy furniture left by the previous tenants was in the way, making it difficult for us to move our own belongings into the apartment.”
Last updated April 22, 2026